A fireworks outlet in Tennessee self-destructed shortly after the biggest day of the year for colorful explosions in the sky, exploding and burning to the ground in one last sad display before the long wait until New Year's Eve.

In recognition of their brave service, U.S. troops will be invited to a special 4th of July concert on the White House's South lawn featuring Mr. Worldwide himself.

Malia Obama turns 14 this Wednesday, and Barack Obama has declared a United States federal holiday to celebrate the occasion.

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